Interview Tips

Interviews are your chance to sell your skills and abilities.

They also help you find out if the job and company are right for you. Use the following tips to ace your interviews:

Practice

Review common interview questions. Practice answering them with someone else or in front of a mirror. Come prepared with stories that relate to the skills that the employer wants, while emphasizing your:

strengths

willingness to work and flexibility

leadership skills

ability and willingness to learn new things

contributions to the organizations in which you have worked or volunteered

creativity in solving problems and working with people

Figure out in advance how well you qualify for the job. For each requirement listed in the job posting, write down your qualifications. This can show you if you lack a particular skill. Plan how you will address this in the interview so you can convince the interviewer that you can learn the skill.

List Questions to Ask at the Interview

Pick questions that will demonstrate your interest in the job and the company. This might include commenting on the news you learned from the company website, and then asking a question related to it. Also ask questions about the job you will be expected to perform, like: